The Ancient Romans av Matthew Dillon, Lynda Garland

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<P>This textbook provides comprehensive coverage of the political, military, and social history of ancient Rome from the earliest days of the Republic to its collapse and the subsequent foundations of the empire established by Augustus prior to his death in AD 14.</P><P>Interspersed through the discussion of the political history of the period are crucial chapters on all aspects of Roman culture, including women, religion, slavery and manumission, overseas conquests and their impact, and life in the city of Rome, giving students a full understanding of republican society, culture, and politics. With over 130 maps, illustrations, and photographs, <I>The Ancient Romans </I>is lavishly illustrated, with a particular emphasis on coins as a valuable historical resource. It also closely references the authors¿ sourcebook, <I>Ancient Rome: Social and Historical Documents from the Early Republic to the Death of Augustus</I>, second edition, allowing students to engage with the documentary